Govs Urged To Block NIH Autism Registry Amid Privacy, Stigma Fears

By Maaisha Osman / June 4, 2025 at 4:19 PM

A new petition launched by MoveOn Civic Action is calling on governors across the country to reject a proposed national registry tracking health information of autistic patients backed by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., citing serious concerns about medical privacy and the stigmatization of individuals with autism.

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Govs Urged To Block NIH Autism Registry Amid Privacy, Stigma Fears

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